By Michael McMullan DONEGAL footballer Niamh McLaughlin made history this week when she became the first Irish player to captain an AFL club in any code. McLaughlin was named as joint captain alongside Suns Academy graduate Lucy Single as the club prepare for their new season. Speaking to Gaelic Life, McLaughlin said it was nice yet […]
Donegal lose All-Ireland opener to Galway
June 15, 2025
TG4 All-Ireland SFC Galway 1-11 Donegal 1-2 By Darren Kelly GALWAY secured their place in the TG4 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals as Ailbhe Davoren’s goal before half-time set up this nine point victory over Donegal in Lifford. The Tribeswomen, having already overcome Tipperary, are now guaranteed to finish Group 1 winners and will host their next […]
Rodgers glad of home backing for visit of Galway
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June 10, 2025
By Michael McMullan IT has been five weeks since their Ulster final defeat against Armagh but Donegal step into the All-Ireland series when Galway visit Lifford on Saturday. The Connacht champions were nine-point winners over Tipperary in their opening game, thanks to a 1-10 to 0-1 lead and Leanne Coen’s goal. For Donegal captain Róisín […]
This weekend’s LGFA previews
May 9, 2025
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE first provincial silverware of the season is up for grabs this weekend -with the TG4 Ulster and Leinster Senior Finals down for decision. On Saturday, at 3pm in Clones, holders Armagh will put their crown on the line against Donegal, before attention switches to Croke Park on Sunday and the […]
Rodgers primed for familiar provincial final pairing
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May 9, 2025
By Niall Gartland IT’S a familiar pairing in the Ulster Senior Championship final, but as much as anything else that speaks to the strength of both Armagh and Donegal over a sustained period of time. This is the fifth season running that the two teams will battle it out for provincial supremacy – and this […]
Mackin still loving Ulster final day
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May 8, 2025
By Shaun Casey PLAYING the ladies and men’s Ulster finals as a double header in Clones is “huge” for the ladies game says Armagh star Blaithin Mackin as her side hope to retain their provincial crown. The Orchard County will take on Donegal in both showpieces and both are a repeat of last season’s respective […]
Daly’s Donegal out to protect their unbeaten record in Roscommon
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February 21, 2025
By Shaun Casey JAMES Daly’s unbeaten Donegal will hope to make it four games without a loss when they travel to Roscommon this weekend. The Tir Chonaill ladies drew their opening two games before beating Monaghan in their last outing in a dramatic finale with captain Roisin Rodgers nabbing a last-gasp winning goal. Like their northern […]
Temple Asokuh ready for another Donegal road trip
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January 31, 2025
By Dáire Bonnar AFTER an opening day draw in Clare, the Donegal ladies are on the road again this weekend as they travel to take on Westmeath in Division Two. In James Daly’s first game in charge, Donegal led by 0-5 to 0-2 in tough conditions, but last year’s Division Three champions hit the net […]
Armagh host Mayo in All-Ireland quarter final
June 24, 2024
By Michael McMullan LEAGUE champions Armagh will host Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter-final after this weekend’s championship draw. Gregory McGonigle side have home advantage after topping their group. It will be a repeat of last season’s final group game when Aimee Mackin’s last gasp penalty clinched a 2-10 to 1-11 victory on home soil. Advertisement […]
Donegal ladies can’t afford to slip up says manager McNulty
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June 20, 2024
By Niall Gartland THERE’S very little margin for error as the Donegal ladies travel to Waterford on Sunday for their second and final group stage match. If Donegal win or draw, they will advance to an All-Ireland quarter-final clash, but a loss will see them leapfrogged by the Déise and pitted in a relegation series, […]